To the Editor of the "NonriCumwa Dany News"
Si—dt is a habit with the literary jand with those who would endeavour to be literary to come out from time fo time with eritlelsms of the way! In which the English language is used and misused, It happens now and then that what Is called poor English. by some after all docs what language:
supposed to do—namely convey eas.
The following extract from the "Birmingham News" (Alabama, U.S.A.) would no doubt cause a lift Ing of the eyebrows by some and open ridicule by others, but it can be said for the expressions used that, allough somewhat original and rather" unusual, still they convey ideas clearly and distinctly. Some of the readers of the "North-China Datly News" might get up a little disapproval if they had the chance.
To the Paitor of the "Nonmi-Cuuxa Darty News"
Sin—In reference to MaNcuv's enquiry made in the correspond-fence section of your esteemed paper for direction as {o where It would be possible for him to buy a "Manchu type Head-Piece"
wish to Inform Maxeuu that along Pethol Road in the section between Central Hotel and Race Course there are shops dealing with all types of costumes and appliances used for Chinese stage performances, which would be the right place for Mancnu The trial and conviction of Tom-mie Wilson, Negro, in Judge Henry Marlin's court yesterday was just feldelight to the testimony of illus richardson, Negro, the city's witness.
Richardson said' he. captured Wile son Thursday night. in the act of heaving piece. of lumber across a fence bounding the yard of the Bir bingham Housewrecking Ca, 29] IWehy my, where Richardson Is" night watchman, describing the capture, Richard: fand costs, and sentenced to 160 days merchant ship 28 such, ever carzled the directs. These red and green lights
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